Fish in a sesame crust
Fish portions cooked in 2 stages: first in the pan, then in the oven, covered with a sesame paste which turns crisp when baked.
119,3373.9/5 for 19 ratings
Grade this recipe: Last modified on: February 28th 2012
For 4 people, you will need:
1 teaspoon 
How long does it take?
Time required for this recipe:
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 21 min. | 21 min. | 42 min. |
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 10 min.
Cut the fish into thick pieces, one per person. Carefully remove all bones and skin.
Stage 2 - 5 min.
Dry roast 100 g sesame seeds in a small pan on high heat for 5 minutes at most.
You will see that the sesame seeds "jump" like popcorn when they are done.
You will see that the sesame seeds "jump" like popcorn when they are done.
Stage 3 - 3 min.
Stage 4 - 3 min.
Salt, pepper and flour the fish pieces on both sides.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F).
Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F).
Stage 5 - 1 min.
Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a pan and fry the fish pieces for 1 minute maximum on each side to brown them lightly.
Stage 6 - 5 min.
Arrange the fish pieces in an oven-proof dish and coat with a thin layer of sesame paste.
Stage 7 - 15 min.
Bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
If you have an electronic thermometer, stick it into the middle of one of the fish pieces. It will be cooked just right when the temperature reaches 60°C (140°F).
If you have an electronic thermometer, stick it into the middle of one of the fish pieces. It will be cooked just right when the temperature reaches 60°C (140°F).
Stage 8
Serve straight away with the accompaniment of your choice.
Remarks
You can put the fish under the grill to finish browning, if necessary, so that the crust is nice and crisp.
Keeping:
To be eaten right away, though the sesame paste can be made in advance.Nutritional information
| Whole recipe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 1,354 Kcal or 5,669 Kj | 113 gr | 33 gr | 86 gr |
| 68 % | 43 % | 3 % | 13 % |
| Per 100 g | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 202 Kcal or 846 Kj | 17 gr | 5 gr | 13 gr |
| 10 % | 6 % | <1 % | 2 % |
| Per person | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 339 Kcal or 1,419 Kj | 28 gr | 8 gr | 21 gr |
| 17 % | 11 % | 1 % | 3 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 4.78 €
- Per person : 1.20 €
Note : These prices are only approximate.
Source
Home made.More recipes?
This recipe uses (among others) | Fish: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Pollack Parmentier, Fish in a salt crust, Fish petals, vegetables julienne, and beurre blanc, Stock-pot fish , Quiche Bretonne, ... All |
 | Sesame seeds: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Sushi, Foie gras fingers, Hamburger buns, Sesame fried scampi, Seeded loaf, ... All |
 | Butter: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Tart Tatin, Confit Victoria pineapple with honey and spices, Spinach on toast with bechamel, Paimpol salad, Hazelnut and orange cake, ... All |
 | Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Lille style chicken, Red sea bream fillets in a soy-sauce marinade, Pilau rice, Bisto-style canapés, Pitta bread, ... All |
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